Rome: Private Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Intimate tour with only your small group and a licensed expert guide
- Spend less time waiting with skip-the-ticket-line access to the Vatican Museums
- Hear the unexpected stories behind Michelangelo’s legendary Sistine Chapel frescoes
- Ask your guide about whatever catches your eye and explore freely
Full description
Included / Excluded
- • Skip-the-ticket-line reserved entry to the Vatican Museums
- • Access to the Sistine Chapel
- • Guide
- • Hotel pickup and drop-off
- • Access to St. Peter’s Basilica
- Tips
Meeting point
Start Location
4 Via Tunisi, Via Tunisi, Roma, IT
Meeting Point: At the bottom of the steps across the street from the Entrance of the Vatican Museums. The steps are located right next to Caffè Vaticano on the corner of Viale Vaticano and Via Tunisi. The closest Metro stop is Line A (Ottaviano – Musei Vaticani).
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Know before you book
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
- The Vatican Museums require a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders must be covered for both everyone. The supplier cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.
- The Vatican only permits very small bags. Large bags, tripods, umbrellas, and backpacks must be checked into the free luggage storage area. Please do not bring these items.
- On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
Know before you go
- • Guests must be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure as missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
- • All visitors must pass through airport-style security. During high season the wait at security may be up to 30 minutes.
- Toll-free phone number USA/CAN: (+1) 800 358 1942
- • On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
- • Gratuities for your guide that provided excellent service are appreciated!
Cancellation policy
This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.
Reviews
It was very nice and got to see so much
Fabrizio was very knowledgeable and gave lots of insightful information throughout the tour. Definitely a tour that someone visiting Rome should do.
We had a guide named Sarah and she was absolutely amazing. She made it so fun and enjoyable that I’ll remember it for life. The guide for our Pompeii portion, Micheal, was super knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. I learned a lot. When I booked this tour, I didn’t know that you get to stop for a pizza lunch with the group, nor did I know we would get to visit the Limoncello factory in Sorrento! That was a really cool experience. We were able to sample some flavours of limoncello and chocolates. They do stop at the truck stop cafes (they are heavenly lol) in the morning and in the afternoon, so you will never be without something to eat or snack on. It would have been nice to have a tad bit more time in Sorrento, but it was absolutely breathtaking and has given me the desire to see the coast next summer with my daughter!
Additional information
On Wednesdays, due to the Papal Audiences, access to St Peter's Basilica is not possible until 1pm
Please note that in case of unexpected closures of some of the areas inside the Museums, the guide may have to modify the itinerary slightly.